(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The lessons learned at Rockwall ISD Quest Academy go much deeper than schoolwork. Each year, Principal Brian Neely and Counselor Michel Jensen incorporate service projects into the curriculum. Most recently, Quest students decorated and delivered pumpkins to Autumn Leaves nursing home. They played board games, Dominoes, and Bingo with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The Rockwall Education Foundation awarded lots of grants this week. Jones Elementary teachers: Mrs. Orr, Mrs. Loya, and Mrs. Barnes were chosen as recipients. They are beyond excited to get to work with their students using a 3D printer and recycler. The students are excited, too! Submitted by Jennifer […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) Rockwall High School Principal Dr. Courtney Gober recently visited 5th and 6th grade students at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary, to share the importance of good study habits now and how that will affect them when they get into high school and in turn their futures. Dr. Gober brought several high […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) Rain did not slow down the Nebbie nation at the school’s annual Walk-A-Thon last Friday, Oct 30. The kids had a blast following some of the Rockwall High School drum line, cheerleaders, drill team, and basketball players around the school to kick off the day and show their class spirit. Each grade […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) Kerri Knight’s kindergarten class at Ouida Springer Elementary won the PTA’s 3rd Annual Rock-A-Thon on Friday, October 30. The class won first place overall by collecting over $2,600 in donations for their school. They also had two top 3 winners that collected the most donations in their entire school. Second place […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – October 29, 2015) Teacher excitement is contagious through-out the campuses as the grant patrol awards funding for innovative classroom programs. The goal of the Royse City ISD Education Foundation is to Energize, Enrich, and Enhance Education at Royse City ISD. Teachers are continually looking for new ways to enrich their programs […]
Will Offer College Level Classes At College & Career Academy For High School Students & Adults (ROCKWALL, TX – October 28, 2015) With voter approval of the College and Career Academy in the November 3rd Rockwall ISD bond referendum, the school district will partner with Texas A&M Commerce and Collin College to offer college level coursework. […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – October 26, 2015) Rockwall High School swimmers set a new school record at the recent triple-double swim meet that included Rockwall High School, Rockwall-Heath High School and Prosper High School. The RHS Boys 200 Freestyle Relay of Ronan Passman, Dean Manasco, Ethan Dupre, and Mitchell Eldridge broke a 17 year old school record […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 26, 2015) Congratulations to the following Cain Middle School students who were selected from among the best students of UIL Region 3 for All Region Orchestra. The audition took place at Berkner High School in Richardson on October 10. From left are Keith Boudewijn, Joshua Rodriguez, Maddie Angel, Rachel Hundley, William […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) Video update on the Rockwall Yellowjackets 58-47 victory over Sachse and a look ahead to a matchup against 4-0 Rowlett: The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered free to more than 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath. To share your good news and events, email . For advertising inquiries […]